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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,533.55, 33,855.76 and 14,326.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,533.55, 33,855.76 and 14,326.33 is: 19,770.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,533.55 : 33,855.76 = 14,326.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,533.55/33,855.76 = 14,326.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,533.55x = 33,855.76 × 14,326.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,533.55x = 485,028,790.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,028,790.16/24,533.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,770.02

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